Measure Passes the House Amid Party Split
Washington January 17 The Philippine tariff bill passed the House by 258 to 71 with 57 Republicans voting against their party and 14 Democrats joining them. Rice was tied to the Dingley rates for sugar and tobacco. Amendments were debated and largely dropped as the rules shaped the record for future political use. McCall’s bid to commit to Philippine independence failed.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
McCall
Massachusetts
United States
Philipine Islands
Insurgents Push Roll Call on Philippine Tariff Record
The insurgents demanded a roll call to preserve their record as the House debated a tariff bill on Philippine goods. Republicans listed many who voted against the bill while Democrats highlighted their opposition. Steenerson interrupted with a privilege question over a published Roosevelt remark about a political appointment at Crookston Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Wisconsin
Babcock
Bishop
Bonynge
Brooks
Colorado
Brown
Campbell
Ohio
Cassel
Darragh
Davidson
Davis
Minnesota
Dixon
Montana
Pevener
Dresser
Driscoll
Dunwell
Ellis
Fassett
Fordney
French
Gardner
Michigan
Gillett
California
Goebel
Grenna
Hayes
Henry
Connecticut
Siggins
Hogg
Howell
Utah
Jenkins
Keifer
Kankaid
Knowland
Lafean
Lilley
Pennsylvania
Loud
McLachlan
McMorran
Minor
Mondell
Mouser
Nevin
Norris
Rhodes
Smith
Samuel W. Smith
William Alden Smith
Sperry
Stafford
Townsend
Tyndall
Wanger
Webber
Weems
Young
Aiken
Broussard
Burgess
Clark
Ilovica
Davey
Gillespie
Lamar
Lindsey
Meyer
Moon
Tennessee
Robertson
Louisiana
Sluyden
Sparkman
Watkins
United States
Phillippines
Bil Steenerson
Roosevelt
Steenerson
Steehenson
Crookston, Mini
Washington aims for equal rights at Algeciras Moroccan talks
Our Part at Algeciras reports that the United States seeks equal commercial and protective privileges with other foreigners, and to advocate fair treatment for Jews in Morocco. Secretary Ktoot prepares instructions for the U S delegation, outlining goals and actions during the conference in Algeciras.
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Algeciras
Washington
Ktoot
United States
Murocco
Washington Senate Debates Rail Rates and Memorial Bridge Bill
In Washington on January 17 the senate considered the railroad rate question with Fulton briefly explaining an amendment joined by others. A bill appropriating 500000 dollars to begin a memorial bridge in Washington passed. The merchant marine bill and pure food amendments were discussed. An executive session was held. The house spent the day completing the Philippine tariff bill, passed 231 to 105 with 57 insurgents opposing.
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Washington
Senate
Fulton
House
Pitty
ExeB President Not Very Well in New Jersey
An ex president is described as not very well while in New Jersey, with vague notes of a near fainting incident and concerns about his health and public appearance.
Representative of the Associated Press Unable to Attend Brother’s Funeral
A representative from the Associated Press called at his residence to learn if he could attend his brother’s funeral in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Cleveland said he felt slightly indisposed and would not be able to make the trip. she added his condition was not alarming but he was not very well.
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Associated Preas Cailed
Columbus
O. Mra
Cleveland
Ohio
Message of wireless links from Dewey tow to fleet
Commandant Meade at Portsmouth Navy Yard reports to the Navy Department that wireless telegraph stations at Portsmouth and Cape Elizabeth heard a message between the Glacier leading the fleet towing the dry dock Dewey and the trailing vessels setting the course. The dock was about 1,600 miles away from the wireless stations.
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Wahington
Meade
Portsmouth
SN. HL. Navy Yard
Navy Department
Cape Elizabeth
Dewey
Stevens Opposes Eight Hour Day in Canal Plans
Chief engineer Stevens, head of Panama Canal construction, testified before the Senate committee on interoceanic canals. He urged repeal of acts making the eight hour workday and the Chinese exclusion laws apply to the canal zone to meet costs and complete the project in a reasonable time.
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Stevens
Washington
Panama Canal
Senate Committee On
Indian Territory Seeks Statehood As Sequoyah名 Petition Placed
Washington hears a petition from Indian Territory residents requesting separate statehood under the name Sequoyah. The move aims to create a distinct state within the union, reflecting local political aspirations and population support.
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Indian Territory
Washington
Jan
Senator Foraker
Sequoyah
London Unionists sweep London in British election
London returns A G B Gibbs and Sir Edward Clarke with large majorities. Across Westminster and Oxford districts Unionists hold, while Liberals and Tories gain twenty two seats overall. Final tally after yesterday’s vote lists Liberals 127 Unionists 54 Tories US Nationalists 38. Burns wins Battersea with 1800 majority as crowds cheer.
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London
A. G. B. Gibbs
Sir Edward Clarke
Westminster
Oxford
Battersea
John Torrns
Burns
Possible strike effect may trigger Minnesota special session
In St Paul on January 17 the International Typographical Union strike for an eight hour day could force a special Minnesota legislature session. A state code revision set to take effect March 1 faced delays as local printers shifted work to Milwaukee. State Printer Dare traveled to Milwaukee to assess options to ensure timely distribution of the new laws.
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St. Paul
International Typographical Union
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Dare
They Will Meet John Mitchell
Philadelphia Jan 17 The Lehigh Valley Railroad president says coal operators will meet John Mitchell as the miners' representative but not as head of the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John” Mitchell
Philadelphia
United Mine Workers For
BE Gl.thomas
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
John Mitchell
Judson Named Acting President at University of Chicago
Judson and Chicago report that Dr Henry Pratt Judson, former dean, is now acting president of the University of Chicago. He states his policy follows Dr Warper and aims to carry out his substantial purpose and plan.
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Judson
Chicago
Henry Pratt Judson
University of Chicago
Pr. Judson
Wwarper
Princess Ena Converts to Roman Catholicism in Rome
Rome dispatch indicates that Prince Ena of Battenberg, former monarchist dance partner of King Alfonso, has written Pope Pius informing him of her conversion to Roman Catholicism in Madrid and Rome correspondence.
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Rome
Madrid
Ena
Battenberg
Alfonso
Pope Pius
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertises relief
For coughs and colds no remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. It expels all cold from the system by acting as a cathartic on the bowels. It affords immediate relief in croup coughs colds whooping cough. Children love it. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Leopold of the HKelzians Faces Abdication Rumors
The king Leopold is described as striving to win his people's affection with limited success. He has reportedly discussed abdication calmly and cheerfully, while his Maris feud influence grows and another dispute unfolds in the south of France.
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Leopold
Maris Feud
France
DeWitt’s Witch Haze Salve touted for piles and sores
The advertisement claims DeWitt’s Witch Haze Salve soothes piles and sores, quickly lessening pain. It says the salve draws out inflammation, reduces swelling, acts as a rebefacient, and circulates blood to diseased parts to aid nature in removing trouble, sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Daily Journal Subscriptions Advertised in City
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery at a price of 10 cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for regular newspaper service.
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the Daily Journal
United Mine Workers Meet in Indianapolis Seventeenth Convention
President John Mitchell opened the seventeenth annual United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis with some 1,200 delegates seated. He spoke on wage reductions in 1904, progress toward an operators' accord, and proposed sharing prosperity with miners. Membership surpassed 800,000 with significant gains in the anthracite field.
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Seasion
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Tanly
Bookwaller
Mitchell
Death of Chicago merchant Marshall Field is reported
Jan 17 Chicago headlines report the death of Marshall Field at the FI HW House at 4 p.m., after eight days with pneumonia. Attending family included Mrs. Field and Catherine Eddy. Funeral plans call for a Chicago service, with dates to be fixed, possibly at Prairie avenue residence or First Presbyterian church. Field, born Conway, Mass., Aug 18 1855, rose to become one of the world’s richest merchants with an estimated fortune near 200 million dollars, largely from Chicago business.
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Riteumonia
Kittie Wigs
Marshall
Chicago
FI HW
Ini
Marshall Field
Augusta N. Eddy
Catherine Eddy
Henry Dibbles
Robert ‘T. Lincoln
Preston Gibson
Vna
Prairie Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Morison
Marshall Mield
Conway
Mass
Pittsfield
Marshal Field
Mitchell Voices Two Fronts of Opposition in Open Foes
Mitchell cites two hostile camps opposing coal miners efforts. The Party-Post segregation of union wreckers targets non union districts in Pennsylvania Maryland Colorado and the two Virginias. An opposing faction led by the Industrial Workers of the World and Western Federation of Miners argues against trade agreements while claiming concern for miners welfare. Mitchell notes critics who never worked a mine and who justify attacks by faulting agreements. He praises progress toward a conference with mine operators in the Puithrereile region before adjournment. A brief ad ends with an unrelated medical ad.
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Mitchell
Trwin
Connellsville
Meyersdale
Pennsylvania
George's Creek
Maryland
Colombio
Virginias
Cndustrial Workers of the World
Western Federation of Miners
Thadeed
Ous
Mitchells
Puithrereile
Apphause
Vicw
Doe Fifer Teaches Waltz and Five-Step at Knights Hall
Doe Fifer will teach the correct waltz and five-step every Wednesday evening at Knights of the Globe hall. The instruction runs from 1 to 6, continuing weekly.
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Doe Fifer
Knights of the Globe Hall
No Hope For The Men In Tamarack Mine
Calumet Mich Jan 17 All hope for the men trapped in the Tamarack mine passages is abandoned. The company sealed shaft mouths Nos 1 2 and 5 with planks and clay to cut ventilation. Lanterns in No 2 shaft went out near the surface while they stayed lit to 2000 feet the day before indicating the situation worsens.
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Calumet
Mich
Tamarack
Field successor to run Chicago and Field houses
Announcement states J N Field, brother of Marshall Field, will take charge of all Field houses in Chicago. J N Field has long led Manchester branch of the Field business.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
J. ON. Field
Manchester
England
J. N.ield
Roosevelt plans tiger hunting after presidency
A ragged summary notes various ills and deaths including Frank Bitnastk confessing to murder of his landlord Thomas Hoff and motive to wed his widow. It lists disasters delays and notable deaths such as Rev W O Cleveland ex president Cleveland’s brother Thomas J Emery and Mary Rowhan and reports on gatherings of the National Hardwood Manufacturers association and rumors about Belgium’s minister resigning over Antwerp fortifications.
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Roosevelt
Frank Bitnastk
West Orange
N. J
Thomas Hoff
Ife
Mast River
New York
Mary Rowhan
Minneapolis
West Hotel
Rev. W.on. Cleveland
Columbus
Cleveland
Thomas J. Emery
Multiiailionaire
Cincinnati
Igport
National Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
Louisville
Ikaay
Northwest
Atrs
Capviie
Southard
Obie
Washington
Prenei Academy of Medicine
Gireles
Thussells
Antwerp
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Fast Relief
Indigestion is overcome by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which digests what you eat and rest the stomach enabling recovery. It relieves Indigestion Belching Sour Stomach Heartburn and helps the digestive organs transform foods into rich red blood. Sold by all druggists.
Burdett Sues for Piano Tuning Order Dispute
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, seeks resolution over an order with Brown & Dolisneyers or "Phonese" alleging breach of contract and seeking payment or remedy for services rendered. The case hinges on contract terms and fulfillment in a local commercial dispute.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dolisneyers
Thug in Hard Luck Aiming High in Jewelry Heist
A thief shattered the Lebolt & Co jewelry window at 160 State Street at 5 am taking two trays of rings worth about 500 dollars, while a linen handkerchief with initials suggested a prior owner. The window hole and misjudged aim limited loot to under 500, per police. In Springfield, W Rollin Smith pleaded guilty to bribing postmasters to stamp and forward thousands of circulars for half the commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dan
Lebolt & Co
State Street
M. H L. Lebolt
Lebolt
Creve Coeur Club Seeks Lawson Speech in Boston
At a Creve Coeur club meeting in Peoria Illinois a committee will visit Boston to persuade Thomas W Lawson to reverse his refusal to speak at the annual Washington's Birthday banquet. Strong resolutions urge Lawson’s appearance, denying discord and stating broad support for his talk.
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Peoria
Creve Coeur
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Washington
Lawson
Trial of Dr. Charles Nichols Opens in Springfield
In Urbana, Dr. Charles Nichols faces charges of sending obscene letters. Assistant U S District Attorney Converse calls Nichols a man without honor while James A Connell ey for Nichols challenges the prosecutor’s personal assault. Ars Day is described as living with Nichols as his wife.
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Nichols
Springfield
Charles Nichols
Urbana
United States
Converse
Dr. Nichols
James A. Connelley
Ars. Day
Extraordinary Revival in Bloody Row at Mount Carmel
In Mount Carmel HL on January 17 a revival underway in the Bloody Row area sees evangelists Smith and Padlock presiding. Mourners have fallen into trances and remained prostrate for hours. Reports mention domestic violence by men against attending wives and an attempted scalding of the evangelists.
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Mount Carmel
Smith
Padlock
Just Enough to Crush His Head
Charles Schhesk of Highland Park was crushed beneath an electric road trestle north of Highland Park. His head protruded above the ties and was struck by the brake as a car passed. The company had filled in under the racks and the Wing had washed away, creating a gap between the fill and the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan, TL
Charles Schhesk
Highland Park
Hustlers' Club Forms to Build $100,400 City Project
The Springfield M C A announces a hustlers' club meeting January 17 to raise $30,000 in the next month. The funds support the start of construction on a new $100,400 building to be erected in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustlers’ Club
VY. M.C. A. Ails
Springfield
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Cure Explained
An 19th century advertisement extols Cathartics as preserving nature and liver health. It claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers expel putrid matter and bile, improving complexion. Sold by all drug gists.
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DeWitt
Conservatory Music Branches Offer Catalogue Call
All branches of music both instrumental and vocal at the Conservatory of Music. Call the 401 Wilcoxon Building for catalogue. tf 10-28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Wilcoxon Building
Railway tunnels outnumber all in old world nations
In Switzer land more tunnels via ducts and railroad bridges exist than in any other country. Sheeviinsay Englard, though a major haval station and a town of over 15,000 inhabitants, has no telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Sheeviinsay Englard
Sons i Sige
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